Hostage

Matt’s POV

I sat in the office of the police department, they knew I would be coming and told me Alicia had been here already.
I was sat that I didn’t get the chance to see or talk to her again, but I would give her until the end of the week before I would contact her.

“Alright, Mr. Sanders. We got everything from you, let me help you get rid of these chains.” The police officer opened them with a small key and I rubbed my wrists when I was finally free again.
“Thank you. Did you find anything in the hotel?”
“Not yet. We searched it this morning after Mrs. Davis gave us the information. We found the broken window, but there were no traces from the abductors. We also interviewed the owner and he gave us the names of the persons who rented the rooms, but of course that were fake names. But don’t worry, we will get these guys.” The police officer told me and sounded optimistic.
“Oh and Mr. Sanders, we need your friends Mr. Brian Haner jr. and Jonathan Seward here to make a statement as well, since they have been the one to find you, right?”
I nodded, “I will tell them, oh and Zachary Baker, he was with them.”
“We got that already, he was here before.”
I frowned but nodded. “Alright, I will let them know.”
Then a thought came to my mind and I was a little uncertain if I should ask this or better keep to myself.
“Officer? I have a question.”
He turned towards me in his chair and smiled, “Sure, what is it?”
“After this… What is the best way to come to terms with it… I mean… do I need to go to a shrink or is it better to handle this on my own?” I asked and sounded ridiculous.
“Mr. Sanders, the best way is for you to find out. If you need someone to talk to, there is no shame in using a psychologist. The best thing for you to begin with is, find an old rhythm. Going back to your life how you know it. Spending time with friends and family around you, maybe even going back to work, just routines that you know…”
I nodded “Okay, I will think about that. Thank you.”
“If we have any further questions, we will call you or if anything else comes back to your mind, don’t hesitate and call us.”
“I will do that. Bye.” I walked out of the office and felt a little relieved.

Next I called a security company from my car and made and appointment for the next today. They should have a look at my complete house.
I arrived at my parents’ house in the late afternoon. I saw also the car of my sister standing in the doorway.
All Sanders Family waiting for the disappeared son…
I opened the door with my key and walked inside, my Mom saw me first and as soon as I stepped a foot into the living room she was hugging and kissing me.
I told them the whole story, but left out some of the details that they didn’t need to hear.
They were just happy that I was back home and that I didn’t get hurt.

Around seven I got a call from Brian. “Hey, we were ordering the food, when will you be here?”
“I’m on my way, give me 20 minutes.” I replied and hung up.
I nearly forgot about the evening Brian had planned with Val and Michelle.
I didn’t know if I had the strength to really make this serious talk with Val.
I said goodbye to my family and drove over to Brian, let’s see what this night would bring.

Alicia’s POV

Zack drove over to my apartment and I packed a small back for my stay at Caroline.
I also took the time and called my work.
They were happy to hear that I was back and would give me some time off to organize everything again. I didn’t even tell them, that I might not be coming back…

When we were back in Zack’s car on the way to Caroline I turned towards Zack.
“Can you pull over for a second?”
“Sure.” Zack parked at the side of the street.
“What is it?” He looked at me and shut the engine off.
“Can I ask you for a favor. I know we don’t know each other that well and I have absolutely no right to ask you that, but can I still ask you.” I said and looked at him hopeful.
Zack frowned a little but nodded. “Ask.”
“When we are back at Caroline and she asks me about the doctor or what I will be doing tomorrow, will you lie for me?”
He began to shake his head “What do you mean? You don’t wanna tell her that you are going to the hospital?”
“I don’t want her to worry even more than she is worried right now. She is doing way too much for me anyway. Now her son is sick and she needs to take care of him, not me. I will go to the hospital tomorrow… alone. I can do that, you know. So, if she is asking about anything, will you lie and tell her… I don’t know… that we planned to hang out together, maybe that you will bring me to my work? Something…anything, that will buy me some time? Please?”
“I don’t think that you need to lie to your best friend, Alicia.” Zack shook his head but I grabbed his hand.
“Please, she will only want to go with me.” Zack looked down on my hand and sighed.
“Fine. I will tell her we will hang out, but only under one condition.” He pulled his hand away.
“What would that be?” I asked him with a frown this time.
“I’ll be coming with you.” He started the engine and we drove to Caroline’s home.

As soon as we Zack shut the engine of and I opened the door, I saw Caroline standing in the door.
“I was waiting for you. It’s late. Dinner is ready.”
“All Mom modus, huh?” I tried to joke.
“Yes, well can’t shut it off.” Caroline shrugged. “Zack? You wanna stay for dinner?”
“Nah, thanks. I wanna drive over to Brian, we gotta discuss some Band matters, but thanks. Oh and we see us tomorrow, Alicia. When time should we be at your work? Around 9?”
“Yes, right. I’ll be ready.” I thanked him mentally for throwing that in.
“Okay, see you then.”

“What is this about?” Caroline asked when we walked into the house.
“I called at my work and we agreed that I would visit them tomorrow and we talk about how we are continuing and stuff… And Zacky was so nice to ask if he could help… since I knew you have the sick Jamie here and are supposed to work again tomorrow, I thought this was the best way, right?”
“Oh.. alright.. Jamie is a little better now. He is sleeping already, but I will have an eye on him. Now, let’s eat.”
I lay in bed after we had dinner and I showered. I tried to concentrate on the show in TV, but I felt so tired and tomorrow would be a hell of a day again.
I didn’t like to lie to Caroline, but her son was more important right now.

I shut the TV and tried to sleep, this time I didn’t scream when I woke up, but my whole body was drenched in sweat.
I knew where I was and I remembered that we escaped, still I wished Matt was lying beside me, holding me… so I knew all the demons wouldn’t get me…
Should I ask Zack for his number tomorrow?
I shook my head, maybe I should wait and see what the test would bring… before I run into something I wouldn’t get out that easily.

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